Homework
September
8-9:
10-24
8-9:
- Goal Sheet
- Write a speech about your summer holiday.
- Prepare a 2 minute speech about how you communicate with your family when you are in school and when you are at home.
- Make a chronological list of all of the foods that you eat in a typical week. Prepare to talk about it on Tuesday!
- Write one paragraph about who you believe to be a great leader. Give reasons why he/she is a great leader and provide details and examples of times when they have demonstrated their leadership.
- IELTS Writing Task 1: Describe the Food Pyramid
- Study Hours
- Write about places that you would like to visit in Australia . Due September 22nd.
- Prepare for the Australia play. (Write the script and practice for next Thursday!)
- Assessment # 1: 500 Word IELTS Essay. Due October 29th.
- Read Pages 72-79. Answer question # 3 on page 79.. *Remember to read with a pen and circle unknown words!
- Assessment # 1 Topic: There are many critics who believe that the National Higher Education Entrance Examination (The Gaokao) puts far too much pressure on students and that the test has many flaws. Some of these critics believe that the test should not be required for entry into a good Chinese university. Which side of this debate do you support? In a 500 word essay, support your opinion with details and examples of what you think the Chinese educational system should do about the Gaokao. *This is Assessment #1 and is worth 20% of your overall grade. Please use the writing guidelines we discussed in class, and remember that any plagiarism = failure!
- Thursday we will be performing our plays. Please print a copy of the script and give it to Mr. K!
10-24
- Understanding Australia ( Pg. 45-50) Answer the following questions after reading:
UA Page 44-45 Questions | |
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2. Objective IELTS - Complete Pg. 20-25
Listening Files:
Listening Files:
Unit 3 Page 22 | |
File Size: | 1747 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |
Test Folder 2 Page 24 | |
File Size: | 2526 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |
3. Go onto our Abroad Blog and get involved in a discussion.
Also, I would like to say good job to all of you for a wonderful performance in our first skit. I was really pleased with all of the performances!
Also, I would like to say good job to all of you for a wonderful performance in our first skit. I was really pleased with all of the performances!
10-29
- Objective IELTS: Pg. 28-29 * Complete all activities with your roommate. (Make list of new vocabulary words)
- Understanding Australia: Read Pg. 51- 54: Answer the Following Questions:
understanding_australia_unit_4.2.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
3. Watch the following link: News Video
After you have watched the video, complete the worksheet below:
After you have watched the video, complete the worksheet below:
watching_the_news_hw.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
4. Now that you know what type of learner you are, your assignment is to do some research to find out about what the best methods of learning are for you. Write 250+ words using details and descriptions.
October
10-13
10-13
- Objective IELTS: Read Pages 34-35; Complete Questions 2-5
- Understanding Australia: Read Pages 56-60; Compete Reading Questions Below:
UA: 56-60 | |
File Size: | 11 kb |
File Type: | docx |
3. *Reminder: Assessment #1 Due October 29th:
Assessment # 1 Topic: There are many critics who believe that the National Higher Education Entrance Examination (The Gaokao) puts far too much pressure on students and that the test has many flaws. Some of these critics believe that the test should not be required for entry into a good Chinese university while others believe that the test is a good thing for students. Which side of this debate do you support?
In a 500 word essay, support your opinion with details and examples of what you think the Chinese educational system should do about the Gaokao. *This is Assessment #1 and is worth 20% of your overall grade. Please use the writing guidelines we discussed in class, and remember that any plagiarism = failure!
Assessment # 1 Topic: There are many critics who believe that the National Higher Education Entrance Examination (The Gaokao) puts far too much pressure on students and that the test has many flaws. Some of these critics believe that the test should not be required for entry into a good Chinese university while others believe that the test is a good thing for students. Which side of this debate do you support?
In a 500 word essay, support your opinion with details and examples of what you think the Chinese educational system should do about the Gaokao. *This is Assessment #1 and is worth 20% of your overall grade. Please use the writing guidelines we discussed in class, and remember that any plagiarism = failure!
10-15
- Read the followingWikipedia description of job satisfaction then complete the questions below:
Reading Questions | |
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File Type: | docx |
2. Define the following words and phrases:
job_vocabulary.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
10-20
- Objective IELTS: Complete Pg. 42-43
- Complete Assessment #1 (Due next Thursday)
- Blog comments!
- Watch the following video and answer the questions below:
modern_family_1_qs.docx | |
File Size: | 20 kb |
File Type: | docx |
10-22
- Prepare a two minute speech about a job you would like to have in the future. Be sure to address the following: What, Where, Why & How, along with a detailed description of the job. *Example: Don't simply say " I want to be a Business man" or "Business woman," but rather explain, in detail, exactly what kind of work you would like to be doing!
- Complete Assessment #1: Due Thursday, October 29th
- Blog Comments!
- Understanding Australia: Read Page 78-80: Answer the following questions while reading:
Questions 78-80 | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
11-03
- Watch episode 2 of Modern Family and answer the questions below:
Questions:
- Summarize the events which take place.
- What does Phil think the key to being a great Dad is?
- What happens to the bicycle?
- What does Phil do after the bicycle incident?
- What is Manny planning to do today?
- What happens while Manny is outside waiting?
- What does Jay think the "key to being a great dad" is?
- What is the "biggest part" of being a dad?
2. Complete the worksheet below:
differentcurrencies.pdf | |
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11-05
- Today we discussed world currency fluctuations and trends. Using the internet for data collection, choose 5 major world currencies and design a bar graph that displays the fluctuations (relative to the U.S. Dollar) of these currencies from January-October 2008. Use Microsoft Excel to make the graph. Use the link below to view historical currency data:
- After completing the graph, write an explanation of what the graph shows us and what possible conclusions or predictions we can make based on the data.
*Due Date: This assignment will be due on November 12th. Please email all documents to Mr. Kwong!
11-10
- Understanding Australia: Read Pg. 81-84 and answer the following questions:
understand_aust_81-84.doc | |
File Size: | 25 kb |
File Type: | doc |
2. Complete currency graph assignment: Due Thursday. Please email Mr. Kwong
11-17
- Write your opinion about internet censorship on our Blog: minimum 50 words!
- Objective IELTS: Complete Units 5-8 Revision: Pg. 58-59:
- Objective IELTS: Complete Pg. 60-61
11-24
- Objective IELTS: Pg. 64-65 Complete Listening Below:
Listening 2 | |
File Size: | 2743 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |
Listening 3 | |
File Size: | 1546 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |
December
12-01-2009
- Understanding Australia: Read Pg. 85-88: Keep a list of new vocabulary from this chapter!
- Objective IELTS: Complete Writing Folder 5 Pg. 70-71. Please use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
12-08
Listening #1 Pg. 76:
- Assessment # 2: Group Presentation and Debate. * Research your topic and decide as a group what side of the debate you would like to argue (pro/con). A strong argument will require you to be very familiar with the topic. Do your research, look at the pro's and con's, and begin making an outline with your group. Presentations begin December 15th!
- Objective IELTS: Pg. 76-77: Complete Listening and Reading Questions 1-8
Listening #1 Pg. 76:
track_no10.mp3 | |
File Size: | 1991 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |
12-21
- Objective IELTS: Complete Pg. 82-83
12-24
- Objective IELTS: Pg. 90-91
12-29
- Final Test: We will be preparing for the final test this week. Our test will be held on January 5th at 2:00. Arrive 5 minutes early!